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CONTENTS 4

A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR RON PAPPAS

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WHERE IS WAXHAW

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WAXHAW BUSINESS ASSOCIATION WELCOME

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ADVERTISER INDEX

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BY THE NUMBERS

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GOVERNMENT & ADMINISTRATION

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PHONE NUMBERS & LINKS

10 ATTRACTIONS - FUN IS WAITING 13 FULL OF HISTORY 14 LOCAL EVENTS 16 POLICE & FIRE DEPARTMENTS 17 TAKE A BITE 18 STAY ACTIVE 20 NEW DOWNTOWN PARK 22 WAXHAW FARMERS MARKET 24 DRIVER’S LICENSE / POST OFFICE / VOTER REGISTRATION

26 HEALTHCARE 27 EDUCATION 28 ANIMAL CARE 30 WORSHIP 31 ORGANIZATIONS & GROUPS 32 WBA MEMBER DIRECTORY

Copying or reproduction, in part or whole, is strictly prohibited. All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Every effort has been made to insure accuracy. The Biz Well Corporation, Waxhaw Business Association, and Town of Waxhaw are not liable for any errors, omissions or products represented in this publication. For advertising information, questions or comments about this publication call 704-763-4087 or visit www.gobizwell.com.

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••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• A Message from the

MAYOR

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Welcome to Waxhaw! As we enter a new year, I’m looking forward to continuing to lead the Town of Waxhaw as Mayor.

During my first two years as Mayor, amid a global pandemic and all its challenges, the Board of Commissioners and Town Staff members didn’t slow down. As a team, we worked fervently and successfully to activate plans and initiatives that had been previously discussed but had yet to be put into motion for many years. We know our residents are passionate about infrastructure, a new downtown park, and transparency. We’ve taken strides to improve and have better visibility in each area with a new Land Development Code and a revised Town Master Plan.

We launched a new website in 2021, which makes it easier to find information and report concerns, as well as making sure that you can find Waxhaw project updates at any time on the website.

Keeping residents involved and engaged in town leadership’s decision-making process is pivotal to my role as Mayor.

If you are looking to move to Waxhaw or have just moved here, Waxhaw has much to offer. My wife, Camine, and I love all that our community offers: diverse cuisine partnered with professional business services, a vibrant and growing parks and recreation community, unique shops, and boutiques just to name a few things. As the father of two grown children, I understand the values of family, safety, and planning.

I look forward to working together with the Board of Commissioners, the Town Staff, and our residents to create a dynamic, well-managed, beautiful, and sustainable Waxhaw.

WHERE IS WAXHAW Within 20 miles of the bustling city of Charlotte, NC, Waxhaw is located on the southwest corner of Union County in North Carolina and very close to the border of South Carolina. Surrounding communities include Marvin, Mineral Springs, Wesley Chapel, and Monroe.

Access to Waxhaw is made easy by NC 75 and NC 16 which intersect at the center of Waxhaw’s downtown area.

Waxhaw also provides easy access to the major interstate systems of I-485, I-85 and I-77, making regional travel simple. Here you’ll find peaceful living combined with convenient access to some of the state’s metropolitan centers, mountains and beaches.

Waxhaw and Union County has some of the highest rates of growth in the United States. Waxhaw’s population grew from 9,915 people in 2010 to 20,534 people in 2020. The 108.5% growth over the past decade puts Waxhaw as the ninth fastest-growing municipality in North Carolina and the only one in the top 10 with over 10,000 residents.

Welcome Home!

Ron Pappas Ron Pappas Mayor of Waxhaw

Get Connected With Waxhaw

Mileage Chart Mineral Springs, NC ................................................................ 4.5 miles Marvin, NC ............................................................................... 7.4 miles Weddington, NC ..................................................................... 7.3 miles Wesley Chapel, NC ................................................................. 7.9 miles Monroe, NC ........................................................................... 12.3 miles Lancaster, SC ......................................................................... 16.3 miles Charlotte, NC ........................................................................ 23.1 miles Asheville, NC ....................................................................... 144.5 miles Myrtle Beach, SC ................................................................... 151 miles Atlanta, GA .......................................................................... 265.5 miles Washington DC .................................................................. 425.2 miles New York, NY .......................................................................... 659 miles Distances based on mileage travel distance by car. Map data @2022 Google

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Welcome

BUSINESS C O M M U N I T Y MAKES A S TO N G

THE WHOLE COMMUNITY

STRONG The Waxhaw Business Association (WBA) is a nonprofit organization comprised of individuals, merchants, property owners, and advocates who work together to support, promote, and improve the local business community of this great town.

The WBA offers ample opportunity to meet and network with like-minded business professionals through yearround events.

Monthly Breakfast Meetings Held the 3rd Wednesday of each month 7:30am - 9:00am at The Dreamchaser's Brewery 115 E North Main Streeet, Waxhaw, NC 28173 Network After Hours Social events held at different member locations and are the perfect place to meet and mingle in a relaxed atmosphere.

Whether your business is retail or realty, banking or baking, large or small, we welcome you to join the WBA to make lasting business relationships and plug in to the community.

As President of the Waxhaw Business Association (WBA), I am pleased to welcome you to our beautiful town. Located a short drive from Charlotte, we offer residents and visitors small-town charm while still enjoying the advantages of a fast-growing urban area.

Our pedestrian-friendly downtown is celebrated for its many restaurants, antique shops, and retailers. Waxhaw is also home to a wide variety of businesses such as real estate, insurance, legal and accounting.

One of the secrets to maintaining such a thriving village of merchants and other business professionals is the success that comes from working together to spread our story. The WBA works with the Mayor and Town Manager to support the best of our business community while reaching out to new patrons both inside and outside the town.

This past year was a tremendous one of rebuilding and development after a challenging 2020. We grew dramatically with a healthy mix of business people who live and work in Waxhaw.

We hosted such events as a Town Forum for the Waxhaw commission election with over 100 in attendance while also streaming it online on the WBA Facebook page.

Our organization is dedicated to encouraging, supporting and promoting our town’s thriving business community. Along with networking and public events, we provide members with the experts and information you need to grow, manage and protect your business.

The WBA embraces new businesses to our area and provides the perfect opportunity to introduce your company to your neighbors. We are here to help you in any way we can.

Welcome to Waxhaw!

Tony Garshnick For more information visit: www.waxhawba.com

Tony Garshnick President, Waxhaw Business Association

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ADVERTISER INDEX A special thank you to these advertisers who make this magazine possible. Please show your support and shop local. When you visit one of our advertisers, let them know that you saw their advertisement here!

Atlantic Bay Mortgage - Tony Garshnick .. Page 09

BY THE NUMBERS $0.385 per $100

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Union County Tax Rate

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Art Box Ceramics & Canvas ....................... Page 19

Total Waxhaw Land Area

Bike Depot .................................................. Page 19

21.6 Square Miles

Burgess Funeral Home .............................. Page 31 Carolinas Chiropractic & Spinal Rehab ... Page 26 Citywide Moving ...................... Inside Front Cover Claudio’s Watch Repair ............................. Page 19 Coldwell Banker - Tina Whitley ................. Page 08 Eight Legs Gallery ...................................... Page 19 Farms & Estates Realty .............................. Page 21 Fuzion Hair Design .................................... Page 23 Henn Automotive ...................................... Page 16 Matthews Furniture Outlet & Consignment .......................................... Page 25 Mosquito Joe .............................................. Page 02 Mule Barn Mercantile ................................ Page 13 NorthGroup Real Estate Jeanne Kemling ......................................... Page 13 Old Town Village - Broadstreet Homes .... Page 01 Passionate Paws Animal Hospital ............ Page 29 Refresh Gift Shop ....................................... Page 19 Rehobeth Presbyterian Church ................ Page 30 Robinson Orthodontics ............. Inside Back Cover Saint Margaret’s Preschool ....................... Page 27 Stewart’s Village Gallery ........................... Page 02 Tangles Knitting On Main ........................ Page 08 Town of Waxhaw ................................... Back Cover Union County Entrepreneurs .................... Page 24 Union Power ............................................... Page 24 Uptown Tea ................................................. Page 19 Waxhaw Family Vision .............................. Page 09 Waxhaw Farmers Market .......................... Page 22 Wilkinson & Associates - Jan Konetchy .... Page 22 6

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EDUCATION

Town of Waxhaw Tax Rate

High School Graduate or Higher

97.1%

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

POPULATION

57%

HOUSEHOLDS

20,534 WAXHAW

2020 Census

238,267

Total Households

2020 Census

Median Value of Housing Units

4,773

UNION COUNTY

48.4%

51.6% FEMALE POPULATION

MALE POPULATION

% of Population by Age Group Persons under 5 Years Persons under 18 Years Persons 65 Years and Over Median Age

5.8% 32.5% 8.8%

37.3

Population Race & Ethnicity American Indian and Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Hispanic or Lanino (of any race) Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Other Race Native and Foreign Born

40 1,436 1,845 1,814 12 498 8.0

Moved from a different State within the last year 5.4% Veterans

5.2%

OF THE POPULATION

$329,400

Median Household Income

$119,945

Median Gross Rent

$1,446

EMPLOYMENT Employment Rate

68.7%

Private Company Workers Private Not-For-Profit Self Employed Government Workers

72.2% 6.8% 9.9% 11.1%

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Residents w/ Health Insurance

93.4%

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Average Travel Time to Work

34.4 MINUTES Source: US Census Bureau

GOVERNMENT & ADMINISTRATIOn Capital Improvement Plan Includes New Town Campus Systems Administrator Matt Faulkenberry 704-843-2195 ext. 248 mfaulkenberry@waxhaw.com Parks and Recreation Director of Parks and Recreation Dena Sabinske 704-843-2195 ext. 278 dsabinske@waxhaw.com

Town Hall 1150 N. Broome Street PO Box 6 Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-843-2195 Fax 704-843-2196 Monday - Friday 8am-5pm www.waxhaw.com The Board of Commissioners meet on the Second and Fourth Tuesday of every Month @ 6:30pm at the Police Deptartment Community Room 3620 Providence Road South.

Please follow the Town’s website for any closings, cancellations of events, meetings or public gatherings related to COVID-19.

Elected Officials

Mayor Ronald P. Pappas 704-219-4686 ron.pappas@waxhaw.com Mayor Pro-Tem Brenda McMillon 704-219-5406 Brenda.mcmillon@waxhaw.com Commissioner Pedro R. Morey 704-219-8866 pedro.morey@waxhaw.com Commissioner Anne M. Simpson 704-219-8949 anne.simpson@waxhaw.com Commissioner Tracy Wesolek 704-219-6573 Tracy.wesolek@waxhaw.com Commissioner Jason Hall 704-219-5449 jason.hall@waxhaw.com

Administration Town Manager Jeffrey Wells 704-843-2195 ext. 254 jwells@waxhaw.com

Administrative Assistant / Volunteer Coordinator James Adams 704-843-2195 ext. 258 jadams@waxhaw.com

Assistant Town Manager / Town Engineer Matt Hubert, P.E. 704-843-2195 ext. 237 mhubert@waxhaw.com

Events Manager Mary Wallace 704-843-2195 ext. 226 mwallace@waxhaw.com

Assistant to Town Manager / Town Clerk Melody Shuler 704-843-2195 ext. 222 mshuler@waxhaw.com Deputy Clerk Barbara Blackwell 704-843-2195 ext. 238 bblackwell@waxhaw.com Administrative Assistant / Customer Service Susan Lee 704-843-2195 ext. 257 slee@waxhaw.com Finance Director Rosemary Bernauer 704-843-2195 ext. 230 rbernauer@waxhaw.com Staff Accountant Rosemary Dodd 704-843-2195 ext. 223 rdodd@waxhaw.com Account Tech / Interim Tax Collector Robin Viar 704-843-2195 ext. 228 rviar@waxhaw.com Human Resources Director Wendy Davenport 704-843-2195 ext. 240 wdavenport@waxhaw.com Human Resources Coordinator Emily Learned 704-843-2195 ext. 269 elearned@waxhaw.com Technology Director Nick Bahnweg 704-843-2195 ext. 224 nbahnweg@waxhaw.com

Program Coordinator Justine Haynes 704-843-2195 ext. 235 jhaynes@waxhaw.com Events Administrative Assistant Joan Rhodes 704-843-2195 ext. 221 jrhodes@waxhaw.com Parks and Facilities Manager 704-843-2195 ext. 227 Code Enforcement Code Enforcement Inspector Larry Pantori 704-843-2195 Ext. 252 lpantori@waxhaw.com Planning & Inspections Planning Director Lisa Thompson 704-843-2195 ext. 254 lthompson@waxhaw.com Senior Planner Blair Israel, RLA, AICP 704-843-2195 ext.277 bisrael@waxhaw.com Senior Planner / Code Enforcement Administrator Mattison Miller 704-843-2195 ext. 232 mmiller@waxhaw.com Planner Janet Pierano, CZO 704-843-2195 ext 233 jpierano@waxhaw.com GIS Planner Caroline Martin 704-843-2195 ext. 239 cmartin@waxhaw.com

Inspections Chief Building Inspector Dan Pruss 704-641-0597 ext. 255 dpruss@waxhaw.com Building Inspector John Deer 980-348-8174 jdeer@waxhaw.com Building Inspector Mike Jackson 704-651-8589 mjackson@waxhaw.com Building Inspector David Sellers 704-651-5666 dsellers@waxhaw.com Permitting Tech Lauren Lafond 704-843-2195 Ext. 242 llafond@waxhaw.com Permitting Tech Debra Leftwich 704-843-2195 Ext. 234 dleftwich@waxhaw.com Engineering Town Engineer / Assistant Town Manager Matt Hubert, P.E. 704-843-2195 ext. 237 mhubert@waxhaw.com Staff Engineer Orion Holtey, P.E. 704-843-2195 ext. 259 oholtey@waxhaw.com Staff Engineer Theo Ghitea, P.E. 704-843-2195 ext. 256 tghitea@waxhaw.com Engineering Tech Chris Rice 704-843-2195 ext. 236 crice@waxhaw.com

Plans are underway for the Town to construct a new Town Campus to better serve public and operational needs.

This government services hub will include new facilities for Public Services, Parks & Recreation and Town Hall.

The new Town Hall will be approximately 4 times larger than the current building and allow plenty of space for town staff and operations to grow as needed.

Located adjacent to Kensington Elementary, at the intersection of Waxhaw-Marvin Road and Kensington Drive, this 17-acre campus will provide convenient access to services for residents and operations. The property also connects Town Creek Park to Nesbit Park opening up more park and recreational opportunities once the campus is built.

The Town has contracted with ADW Architects for the design and construction administration. The projected cost is $976,800.00

Public Services Director of Public Services Todd Matthews 704-843-7439 tmatthews@waxhaw.com Administrative Assistant / Cemetery Manager Paula Ezzell 704-843-7439 pezzell@waxhaw.com Vehicle Maintenance Brain Sansom 704-843-7439 ext. 282 bsansom@waxhaw.com

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PHONENUMBERS&LINKS Fire • Police • Ambulance.....911

UTILITIES

Waxhaw Administration www.waxhaw.com

Electric Duke Energy ................................... 800-777-9898 www.duke-energy.com

Waxhaw Town Hall ........................ 704-843-2195

Union Co. Power Cooperative ........ 704-289-3145 www.union-power.com

Administrative Department ........... 704-843-2195 x 1

Waxhaw Community Fire Department & Rescue Squad ............................ 704-843-4001 www.waxhawvfd.org (non-emergency)

Natural Gas

Finance Director ....................... 704-843-2195 x 230

Piedmont Natural Gas ....................... 800-752-7504 www.piedmontng.com

Human Resources ......... 704-843-2195 x 240 & 269

Union County Sheriff's Office ......... 704-283-3789 www.co.union.nc.us (non-emergency)

AmeriGas .......................................... 800-263-7442 www.amerigas.com

Events Division ............... 704-843-2195 x 226 & 221

Union County Emergency Management ............... 704-283-3536 www.co.union.nc.us

Monroe Oil Company (heating oil) ..... 704-289-5438 www.monroeoilco.com

Waxhaw Police Department ........... 704-843-0353 www.waxhaw.com (non-emergency)

Union County Public Works ................ 704-296-4210 www.co.union.nc.us

Medical

Telephone • Cable • Internet

Atrium Health Union www.atriumhealth.org .................... 980-993-3100 Atrium Health Medical Group of Waxhaw www.atriumhealth.org .................... 704-243-2254 Carolinas Chiropractic And Spinal Rehab www.carolinaschiropractic.com ..... 704-243-1010 Robinson Orthodontics .................. 704-573-3331 www.robinsonsmiles.com Waxhaw Family Vision Care .......... 704-843-3053 www.waxhawvision.com

Travel & Road Conditions ................... 511

Spectrum ........................................... 877-463-0677 www.spectrum.com Windstream ..................................... 844-826-3782 www.windstream.com Verizon ............................................ 704-243-8411 www.verizon.com

Waste Collection & Recycling Waste Pro-Schedule a Bulk Pick Up ... 980-296-1126

Collection Schedule • Roll-Out Garbage - Once a Week (Curbside before 7am on day of service) • Recyclables - Every Other Week (Curbside before 7am on day of service) • Yard Debris - Once a Week - Tuesday (Curbside

www.co.union.nc.us

Agricultural & Conference Center .. 704-283-3513 or 704-282-3732 Emergency Rental Assistance Program ................................................... 980-246-8181 Senior Nutrition Program ........... 704-283-3712 or 704-292-2567 Union County Board of Elections ... 704-283-3809 or 704-282-1083 Union County Property Tax Office .. 704-283-3746 Union County Public Works ........... 704-296-4210 Union County Register of Deeds .... 704-283-3843 Union County Social Services ........ 704-296-4300 Union County Veterans Services ... 704-283-3807 Union County Public Schools ....... 704-296-9898 www.ucps.k12.us

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Vehicle Maintenance ................... 704-843-7439

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Public Service Department ................. 704-843-7439

Union County

NC State Highway Patrol ..... *47 or 919-733-7952

Coldwell Banker Realty - Arboretum 7903 Providence Rd. Ste 150 Charlotte, NC 28277

Planning Director ...................... 704-843-2195 x 254

DIRECTV ........................................ 877-440-0678 www.directv.com

Town of Waxhaw’s Public Services ..... 704-843-7439

Charlotte Area Transit System ....... 704-336-7433

Chief Building Inspections ........ 704-641-0597 x 255

Waxhaw Animal Control ............ 704-843-0353 x 268

Charlotte Poison Control ................ 704-355-4000

Monroe Regional Airport ................ 704-226-2300

Technology Division ................. 704-843-2195 x 224

AT&T ............................................... 800-288-2020 www.att.com

Waste Pro ........................................... 704-821-7578

Amtrak .......................................... 704-376-4416 Charlotte Douglas Int’l Airport ........ 704-359-4000

Parks & Rec Department .......... 704-843-2195 x 278

Waxhaw Cemetery ...................... 704-843-7439

Union County Health Department .. 704-296-4800 www.co.union.nc.us/Divisions/PublicHealth.aspx

Transportation

Town Clerk ............................... 704-843-2195 x 222

Town Engineer .......................... 704-843-2195 x 237

Water & Sewer

Union County Crime Stoppers ....... 704-283-5600 NC Center for Missing Persons ...... 800-522-5437

Atrium Health Waxhaw www.atriumhealth.org .................... 704-667-6800

Town Manager .......................... 704-843-2195 x 254

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Fun Is WaitinG

Numerous attractions and events abound in Waxhaw.

Bring your family and friends for these exciting happenings.

You’ll have no trouble filling your days with fun.

Water Tower This iconic 49,000 stainlesssteel structure looms over the downtown area with it’s close proximity to the intersection of Hwy 75 and Hwy 16 and the railroad tracks that run through the center of town. The tank was built in 1940 and was the town’s water supply for many years until new ground water tanks were built.

Now, many fun-filled events take place throughtout the year under the water tower at Community Corner 116 McDonald Street Waxhaw, NC 28173

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Military Wall of Honor

Museum of the Waxhaws

Mexico Cårdenas Museum

Museum of the Alphabet

This all brick structure salutes the brave men and women who have defended the freedoms we enjoy. The annual Memorial Day, 9/11 Patriot Day, and Veteran’s Day celebrations take place here as well as other special activities throughout the year. The wall is maintained by the American Legion Auxiliary Post 208 Waxhaw. Veterans or their families are welcome to purchase a personalized brick with the veterans name, branch of service and dates of service.

This museum is brimming with collections about the humble beginnings of the Land of the Waxhaws. Learn about the Waxhaw Indians and the European settlers who gave birth to this burgeoning community. Enjoy indoor and outdoor exhibits, artistic performances, historical reenactments, and group tours.

This museum is dedicated to former president of Mexico, Lázaro Cárdenas and his love and commitment to the people of Mexico. Displays include historical photographs which focus on Cårdenas, books in many indigenous languages, outstanding folk art, interesting ancient pieces of jewelry and embroidered native costumes.

This one-of-a-kind museum tells the story of alphabet makers from ancient history to modern times. Learn how languages are written, spoken, translated, and printed. Photographs, paintings, sculpture and weavings, quiz boxes, models and interactive displays help visitors grasp the vast amount of information available.

6403 Davis Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-6045 www.jaars.org

6403 Davis Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-6045 www.jaars.org

8215 Waxhaw Hwy. Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-1832 https://museumofthewaxhaws.org

100 E. North Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173

Pedestrian Bridge

Duncan McDonald House

Climb the stairs to the top of this town icon so you can stand on the wooden planks of the bridge and watch as a train passes under your feet. Located in the heart of downtown, this landmark was built in 1888 when the railroad company constructed a rail line to Atlanta.

Downtown Waxhaw

Built in 1888 by Waxhaw's first postmaster and now acts as a characteristic recreation venue. From senior citizen programming to events welcome center to historical showcase to rentable meeting space, this is a great place to visit!

115 N. McDonald Street Waxhaw, NC 28173

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Community Well & Jug

R.J. Belk Building

Waxhaw Library

The well was originally dug circa 1900 to serve the trains and crews of the depot and remained in use until the 1920’s. The current well replica, built in 1989, commemorates Waxhaw’s original community well which once stood near this spot. The large clay urn was originally used at the RodmanHeath Mill. The 1899 mill was the town’s leading employer and played a vital role in the town’s economy for many years. In the mid-1980’s the jug was moved from the mill to the location of the current Dare Steele Memorial Garden. Around 2003 it was again moved to its current downtown location near the well.

Located directly across from the Pedestrian Bridge, this historic building was home of the Belk store from 1894 to 1938. This building has served many purposes after the Belk store closed.

In 1970, the Belk family donated the building to the Waxhaw Woman’s Club and restorations were made. Currently, the Waxhaw Woman’s Club rents the building for community events, private parties, and special occasions.

Over 17,000 items, including books, DVDs, videos, books on tape and CD, young adult books, genealogy, CDs, magazines, newspapers and more.

There are seven computers for adults and two computers for children, as well as two online public access computers.

509 South Providence Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-3131 www.union.lib.nc.us

Waxhaw Reading Room Used Bookstore Shop a wide variety of books at discounted prices. The bookstore accepts used book donations and then resells the books to the public.

201 W South Main Street, Suite B Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-2665 www.libraryassociationofwaxhaw.org

200 E. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 waxhawwomansclub.org

AR Workshop Waxhaw Make A Candle

Paint & Tea Waxhaw Escape Looking for a fun and unique activity to bring everyone together? Your group must solve fun and challenging puzzles before your time runs out. Clues are tricky, but no special skills or knowledge are required.

3901-E Providence Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-256-1378 https://waxhawescape.com

Planning a girls night out, birthday party of family activity? Get your creative juices flowing as you paint a canvas, ceramic or clay project while socializing and sipping your favorite tea.

Hosted by Art Box Ceramics & Canvas and Uptown Tea Shop!

310 E. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-962-0913 www.artboxceramics.com/paint-andtea

Before your visit an attraction or attend an event, it is suggested you call or visit the website for information about postponements, cancellations, or closures related to COVID-19 Follow all safety procedures.

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Enjoy a unique fragrance experience where you can pour, mix and create your very own candle! At Waxhaw Candle Co, you can choose from a large variety of fragrances, enjoy a drink, and shop an extensive line of pre-poured candles, wax melts, bath & body care items, and essential oils and diffusers.

We know you'll find your find your perfect scent, and have fun creating it!

Come by yourself or with a group to this DIY studio that offers hands-on classes for creating custom and charming home decor from raw materials.

3905 Providence Road South Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-967-4020 www.arworkshop.com/waxhaw

Waxhaw Candle Co. 113 W. South Main St. Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-681-5084 https://waxhawcandlecompany.com

Waxhaw Farmers’ Market Make this your Saturday morning destination and shop quality fresh from the farm goodness and uniquely crafted hand-made foods and specialty items.

Seasonal children’s activities and music.

27283 Waxhaw Parkway Waxhaw, NC 28173 www.waxhawfarmersmarket.org

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This area was home to the Waxhaw Indians long before the European settlers came to the area. The Waxhaw Indians were allied with the Catawbas in their wars with the Cherokee and were almost wiped out in 1715 by the Yamasee War and by diseases brought by the early settlers to the area. Soon afterwards German, English, Scottish, Welsh and other European settlers arrived in the area to establish a settlement. The land was fertile and trade was made easy by the proximity of the Catawba River and the main trading path which ran from Petersburg, Virginia to Augusta, Georgia. The Town of Waxhaw was chartered in 1889, making it the third oldest town in Union County.

Even though Waxhaw is one of the oldest communities in Union County it wasn't well known until 1888 when railroad tracks from Atlanta were laid.

It was clear that this area needed a dependable means of overland transportation. It was increasingly difficult to deliver and receive goods to and from the supply centers in the south.

Today, Waxhaw is a vibrant community that has progressed from those humble beginnings. It has come a long way from it’s early roots as indian land and still takes the time to proudly remember its past.

The most noteworthy native of this region is Andrew Jackson, 7th president of the United States. President Jackson was born in the Waxhaw area in 1767. An ongoing dispute centers on whether he was born in North Carolina or just to the south in South Carolina. He was born in one of two cabins, less than 100 yards apart, but because the state line ran between them, it’s unknown which state he was actually born in. Jackson lived in North Carolina until he moved west to Tennessee, at the age of 21.

704.200.5392

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RETAIL ENTREPRENEURSHIP INTERNSHIP Union County Entrepreneurs (UCE) is partnering with Mark Hernig, owner of Mule Barn Mercantile, to offer a unique experience in Waxhaw. Mr. Hernig and UCE have created a new program called Retail Entrepreneurship Internship. For a period of 6 months to 1 year, with an option to extend, the internship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience of operating a retail business in the heart of Waxhaw. This program is set up for someone dreaming of owning their own business while learning and performing various business management duties. For more information contact Karen Johnson at 704-219-8765.

Shop locally and regionally sourced goods, curated gifts and artistic treasures proudly made in America

121 S. Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-219-8765 mulebarnmercantile.com

The Artist Market • Country Store Brooms on Broome • Artist Demonstrations

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LOCAL EVENTS There’s certainly no shortage of events going on in Waxhaw throughout the year, every year! Listed are some of the marquee events for 2022.

Movie Nights Under The Water Tower Meet us in the Community Corner under the water tower to watch a familyfriendly movie. There will be food and drinks available to enjoy while you settle in for a movie night under the stars! www.waxhaw.com

Wxw Sk8 Nights Wxw Sk8 Nights are hosted at the Waxhaw Sk8 Park in April and September by the Parks & Recreation and the Waxhaw Police departments. This is a Skate Jam format. The skateboarding competition is free to compete in and we will be dishing out prizes and skate gear! www.waxhaw.com

Queen’s Cup Steeplechase

Jammin’ by the Tracks

Autumn Treasures

No event in the Charlotte region gives you the experience you get at the Queen’s Cup. With everything from amazing tailgates, fancy hats and bow ties to powerful thoroughbreds galloping over obstacles. The Queen’s Cup is about sport, it’s about fashion, it’s about a tailgate extravaganza!

6103 Waxhaw Hwy | Mineral Springs NC 28108 704-843-7070 | www.queenscup.org

Taste of Waxhaw Come taste the best of what Waxhaw restaurants have to offer! 25-30 local restaurants will feature a small sampling of their signature dishes. Guests can purchase tickets to enjoy an array of dishes. Feel free to try them all and then vote for your favorite dish in Waxhaw! www.waxhaw.com

Kaleidoscope The Festival of Colors Veteran’s Day Ceremony

Wxw Sk8 Night

Kaleidoscope Fest is Waxhaw's spring festival held in downtown Waxhaw the weekend after Mother's Day, and welcomes the beginning of the festival season. www.waxhaw.com

Jammin' by the Tracks Bring a chair and your dancing shoes and enjoy the tunes downtown Waxhaw under the Water Tower the first and third Fridays of the month. To be held June thru August. www.waxhaw.com

JAAR S Day

Grill’n & Chill’n BBQ Cook Off

Christmas Parade

Watch flight demos, see how innovations in technology and software are speeding Bible translation, or take flight in a missionary plane or helicopter at this free event. JAARS is a non-profit organization whose mission is to make Bible translation and language development possible, especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth.

7405 Jaars Road | Waxhaw, NC 28173 | 704-843-6000 | www.jaars.org

Patriotic Ceremonies

Fright Night

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Pups N Pints

The Town of Waxhaw is steeped in military history and very proud of its military service members, both past and present. Local military personnel are honored on Memorial Day, 9/11 Patriot Day and Veteran's Day with a remembrance ceremony at the Military Wall of Honor in downtown Waxhaw. Held the 2nd Saturday in December, the Wreaths Across America event pays tribute to US Veterans by placing wreaths on military graves in the Town cemetery. With a strong partnership between the Town of Waxhaw, American Legion and local business leaders, each ceremony is educational in nature. www.waxhaw.com

Holiday Happenings in Waxhaw Independence Day Celebration Waxhaw is perhaps best known for its July 4th Parade. This hometown parade takes place through the streets of downtown Waxhaw and is attended by enthusiastic revelers.

Announcers cover the entire parade route to make sure that you hear all of the details surrounding the fun entries passing by from antique cars and fire engines, to paradethemed floats, horses, stilt walkers, clowns, and more.

GingerSnap 5K / Girls On The Run Race is an annual race open to everyone. It’s held the Saturday before Thanksgiving in downtown Waxhaw and benefits Girls On The Run of Union County NC. Menorah Lighting is held during the Jewish Hanukkah celebration. The ceremony takes place by the Old Oak Tree bandstand on E. North Main Street in downtown Waxhaw.

Senior Citizens Christmas Party is a town-sponsored party held the first Friday in December.

Waxhaw senior citizens are invited to enjoy a Christmas dinner with entertainment and Christmas cheer, courtesy of several Waxhaw area restaurants.

Pups N Pints Bring Fido to this fun event featuring beer, puppies, entertainment, food and more all to help raise money for South Charlotte Dog Rescue's Emergency Medical Fund. This annual event is held in Downtown Waxhaw under the water tower. www.facebook.com/pupsandpints

Autumn Treasures This two-day event, held the second weekend in October, highlights some of the finest local artisans and crafters, in our biggest event of the year. Other features include live entertainment, a food court featuring fun foods like hot dogs, smoked turkey legs, funnel cakes, shaved ice and much more. For the kids, there is the Kidz Zone with a children’s entertainment stage, rides, inflatables. and more www.waxhaw.com

Grill’n & Chill’n BBQ Cook Off Your mouth will water from the sweet smell of barbecue cooking. Held in October during Autumn Treasures, up to 30 barbecue teams cook and have their meats judged by a professional line-up of Kansas City Barbeque Society certified judges. www.waxhaw.com

National Night Out Held nationally on the first Tuesday in August. Neighbors come together with local law enforcement agencies to raise crime and drug prevention awareness and to send a message to the criminals that the communities are organized and are fighting back to discourage criminal behavior. This safe and fun event is a great opportunity for you and your family get to know the public servants that are dedicated to keeping you safe.

Fright Night Downtown Waxhaw comes alive the Saturday before Halloween with kids and adults in this family-friendly festive costumed event. This free event invites participants to trickor-treating in the downtown business district, costume contests, a haunted maze, spooky carriage rides, and ghouling music! www.waxhaw.com

Holiday Festival of Lights begins the first Saturday in December with over one million lights sparkling and twinkling through historic downtown Waxhaw.

Musical perform-ances, a live nativity, free carriage rides, carnival rides and games, children’s activities and an appearance by Santa highlight this celebration.

Waxhaw Christmas Parade is held downtown on the second Sunday in December and features local school marching bands, floats, and entries by hundreds of businesses and members of the community.

Wreaths Across America is a great ceremonial event that honors and remembers fallen military veterans who have supported and defended our great nation. The Parkwood JROTC, the Union County Composite Squadron (Cival Air Patrol), along with the Town of Waxhaw are proud sponsors of this annual nationwide event. You are invited to be a part of this remembrance by joining us for a commemorative ceremony and the laying of wreaths on local veterans’ gravesites.

Santa's Ride Thru the Neighborhoods is a partnership with the North Pole, the Town of Waxhaw and the Waxhaw Volunteer Fire Department. Santa makes an appearance in 35 neighborhoods within the official Waxhaw’s town limits the third week in December.

Due to his hectic schedule, Santa does not stop in the neighborhoods but drives by waving and wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas.

BEFORE YOU ATTEND AN EVENT, IT IS SUGGESTED YOU CALL OR VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT POSTPONEMENTS, CANCELLATIONS, OR CLOSURES RELATED TO COVID-19.

If you want to know what is going on in Waxhaw, call the Parks and Recreation Events Division at (704) 843-2195 extension 226 or 221 or stop in. We are located in the Waxhaw Town Hall Annex at 317 N. Broome Street, Waxhaw, NC 28173.

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POLICE DEPARTMENT

3620 Providence Rd. South | P.O. Box 305 Waxhaw, NC 28173 Ph: 704-843-0353 Fax: 704-243-2144 Drug/Crime Tip Line: 704-843-7179 Emergency: Dial 9-1-1 Chief of Police - Michael Eiss meiss@waxhaw.com The Waxhaw Police Department, as part of and empowered by the community, is committed to a safe and peaceful environment, rendering aid to those in need, and protecting the lives, property, and rights of residents and visitors. The Police Department staff are committed to preserving peace, order and safety; enforcing laws and ordinances; and safeguarding constitutional rights.

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Station 18

Station 27

3500 Waxhaw Parkway Waxhaw, NC 28173 Ph: 704-843-4001 www.waxhawvfd.org

7703 JAARS Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Ph: 704-843-4001 www.waxhawvfd.org

Chief of Department - Gregory Sharpe 704-843-4001 chief@waxhawvfd.org

Fire Marshal - Kevin Starnes 704-843-2195 ext. 298 kstarnes@waxhaw.com

The Waxhaw Community Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad is a volunteer organization that functions because of the people who volunteer their time to provide fire protection and emergency medical first response. This department has proudly served the community since 1954 and was one of the first volunteer departments in Union County.

They strive to protect lifeand property by providing the highest level of service to the community.

The Town of Waxhaw Fire Marshal provides fire prevention inspections, fire permits, construction related fire inspections, fire plans review, and other fire code enforcement related activities to all public occupancies within Waxhaw town limits. The Fire Marshal utilizes the current edition of the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code and all other applicable codes and standards in conjunction with Waxhaw town ordinances.

CodeRED is a local emergency alert system that informs subscribers with notifications from their local emergency response team in the event of local emergency situations or critical community alerts such as evacuation notices, bio-terrorism alerts, boil water notices and missing child reports. www.onsolve.com/solutions/products/codered/ ReadyNC is a free, all-in-one tool for emergency preparedness, information during/through an emergency event and finding assistance after an event.

Developed by North Carolina’s State Emergency Management, ReadyNC helps people prepare for everything from traffic jams to hurricanes and ice storms. The app gives information on real-time traffic and weather conditions (based on your current location and across the state and not just by the zip code you live in), river levels, evacuations, shelters and power outages. www.readync.org 16

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Whether you are a foodie or just plain hungry, Waxhaw has the variety of culinary options available to satisfy your tastebuds.

[Arranged in alphabetical order]

701 Main Restaurant & Bar 701 W. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-256-1203 http://701mainrestaurant.com

Cookie Dough Bliss 318 E. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-256-5187 www.cookiedobliss.com/waxhaw

Arby’s 1001 Aspinal Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 252-203-5212 www.arbys.com

Cork & Ale 113 E. North Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-256-7757 www.corkale.com

Asian Grill 913 Providence Road S #C Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-843-5888 www.asiangrillonline.com

Crossroads Coffee House 112 N. Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-843-5667 www.roasterunderground.com

Bistro D'Antonio 3909 Providence Road S Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-243-0633 www.bdantonio.com

Cupcake Queen 201 W. South Main Street, Suite A Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-256-1292 www.yourcupcakequeen.com

Blue Door Deli & Market 202 W. North Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 www.blueldoordeli.com Blue Lagoon Cafe 203 N. Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 803-448-7621 http://bluelagooncafesc.com Bojangles' 1325 N. Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-243-1554 www.bojangles.com Broome Street Burgers 203 N .Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-256-1198 https://broome-street-burgers.business.site Burney's Sweets & More 116 E. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 980-224-3537 www.burneyssweetsandmore.com/waxhaw Capricci's True Italian 109 W. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-256-5521 https://capriccistrueitalian.com China II Restaurant 1309 N. Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-843-1337 www.chinaiiwaxhaw.com

Dunkin' 8121 Kensington Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-723-1845 www.dunkindonuts.com Domino's Pizza 3901 Providence Road S, Suite G Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-843-3566 www.dominos.com East Coast Wings + Grill 8121 Kensington Drive Suite F Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 980-800-9464 https://eastcoastwings.com El Tecate Mexican Restaurant 1201 Walnut Ridge Court Waxhaw, NC 28173 El Vallarta 1201 N. Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-243-3929 https://elvallarta.com Emmet’s Social Table 401 E. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-233-7813 https://emmetsnc.com Fox's Pizza Den 407 E. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-843-1439 www.carolinafoxs.com

Gréco Fresh Grille 201 W. South Main Street Suite G Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-256-5006 www.grecofreshgrille.com Hacienda El Rey Mexican Restaurant 3901 Providence Road South Suite A Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-256-9024 https://haciendaelrey.com Ice Cream & Pizza Works 3913 Providence Road S Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-843-1753 http://icecreampizzaworks.com Java's Brewing Bakery and Cafe 1526 Providence Road S #150 Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-243-1168 www.javasbrewingbakeryandcafe.com Jersey Mike's Subs 8121 Kensington Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-243-0277 www.jerseymikes.com/3165/ waxhaw-nc Marco’s Pizza 1617 Providence Road S #150 Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 980-300-7600 www.marcos.com Mary O'Neill's 116 W. North Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-256-7800 www.maryoneills.com Maxwells Tavern 112 E. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-843-2773 www.maxwellstavern.com McDonald's 2532 Cuthbertson Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-843-1400 www.mcdonalds.com Mingfu Sushi & Chinese 8139 Kensington Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-843-1006 http://mingfu.squarespace.com Moe's Southwest Grill 8133 Kensington Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-843-9355 www.moes.com

Papa John's Pizza 8139 E. Kensington Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-843-1145 www.papajohns.com Pelican's Snoballs 318 E .South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 980-349-6145 https://pelicanssnoballs.com Pizza Hut 703 W. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-627-2021 www.pizzahut.com Provisions Waxhaw 107 W. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-256-3642 www.provisionswaxhaw.com Queen South Waxhaw 1201 N. Broome Street Unit J Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-256-4626 www.queenssouth.com Sospeso Coffee Roasters 107 W. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-254-4540 www.sospesocoffee.com

Taco Trailer Taqueria La Costena Providence Road South Near the Goodwill Trailer Lot Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-622-3320

DINING GUIDE

Take a Bite

TCBY 8133 Kensington Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-843-5349 www.tcby.com Terre Mare Market 1526 Providence Road South Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-256-4106 www.terramaremarket.net Tropical Smoothie Cafe 8121-C Kensington Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 770-821-1900 www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com Uptown Tea Shop 310 E. South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 734-777-4870 https://uptownteashop.com Virtuoso Bread Works 205 Salem Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 www.virtuosobreadworks.com

Stacks Kitchen 1315 N. Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-243-2024 https://stackskitchen.com

Waxhaw Creamery 109 E. North Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-843-7927 https://m.facebook.com/Waxhaw Creamery/

Starbucks 8157 Kesington Drive (Inside Harris Teeter) Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-243-1238 www.starbucks.com

Waxhaw Bobo Tea 318 E. South Main Street Suite F Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-256-5447 https://waxhawrbobatea.com

Starbucks 9700 Rea Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-844-1038 www.starbucks.com

Waxhaw Rock Store BBQ 2538 Cuthbertson Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-243-0210 https://waxhawrockstorebbq.com

Subway 3905-A Providence Road S Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-243-3692 www.subway.com

Waxhaw Tap House 110 McDonald Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-xxx-xxxx http://waxhawtaphouse.com

Taco Bell 2517 Cuthbertson Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-243-0548 www.tacobell.com

Wendy’s 1000 Kemble Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 www.wendys.com

Every attempt has been made to present an accurate dining guide at the time of printing.

We suggest calling ahead to check with venues if you have any questions.

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Dare Steele Garden This lovely pocket park located in one of the downtown historic district neighborhoods features beautiful roses and a contemplation area. The garden was named after Waxhaw's beloved history teacher, Dare Steele.

Intersection of South Providence Street and McKibben Street in Downtown Waxhaw _________________________________________

David G Barnes Children’s Park Waxhaw Parks and Recreation Department 317 N. Broome Street PO Box 6 Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-2195 ext. 278 Dena Sabinske Director of Parks and Recreation dsabinske@waxhaw.com

Located in downtown Waxhaw, this one-acre neighborhood park is filled with play equipment for the little ones to climb, swing, and slide. Families can enjoy a leisure afternoon among the well-maintained greenspace. Amenities include a small picnic shelter, benches, and bathrooms.

215 W South Main Street | Waxhaw, NC 28173 _________________________________________

H.C. Nesbit Park Located near Kensington Elementary school, this 40-acre park includes soccer fields, baseball fields, picnic areas, and a playground. This park has access to the trailhead that leads to the suspension bridge over Twelve Mile Creek.

1304 H.C. Nesbit Road | Waxhaw, NC 28173

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Waxhaw Sk8 Park

Skateboard enthusiasts flock to this outdoor venue in downtown Waxhaw to practice their tricks. The park offers impressive obstacle ramps and expansive concrete ground features. The half-pipe, quarter-pipe, decking, rails, ramps, and bowl are well-suited for skateboard lovers of all ages and skills and it's free to use. Helmets are required.

Downtown Waxhaw | Caldwell Street __________________________________________

Town Creek Park This park features a paved trail which provides easy access for strollers, road bikes, and handicapped visitors. The trails of the park connect to the Carolina Thread Trail. A picnic shelter, playground and butterfly garden were newly constructed in 2018.

4240 Waxhaw-Marvin Road | Waxhaw, NC 28173 _________________________________________

Water Tower Community Corner Just under Waxhaw's famous Water Tank, you will find open space primarily used for Waxhaw's signature events. This space can be reserved for select dates.

Intersection of Hwy 16 and North Main Street Downtown Waxhaw

BIKE DEPOT A community bike shop serving all your cycling needs

122 WEST NORTH MAIN ST. WAXHAW, NC 28173 704-256-4126 www.bikedepotwxw.com Tuesday - Saturday 10AM - 5:30PM Closed Sunday & Monday

Tipqqft Claudio’s Watch Repair Specializing in the Repair of High Grade Timepieces Claudio Cur CW21-OWME Certified Watchmaker

704-843-4102

Refresh Gift Shop Unique and thoughtful gifts including soy candles, jewelry, home décor, handcrafted Waxhaw gifts, bath & body items, baby gear, plus gifts for kids to teens, and so much more.

www.claudioswatchrepair.com 318 East South Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173

Omega • Rolex • Hamilton • Tissot • Rado Citizen Vintage and Modern Timepieces

318 E. South Main Street - Waxhaw www.refreshgiftshop.com

Siela Boutique

3 1 8 E S O U T H M A I N ST.

Pinky Out Sk8 Co.

Miracle-Ear

Waxhaw Boba Tea

WXW Game Room

Refresh Gift Shop

Cookie Dough Bliss

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New Downtown Park COMING TO WAXHAW Learn. Play. Explore.

Those who live, work or visit Waxhaw will soon have another greenspace option.

The Town of Waxhaw has started work on establishing a 9.9 acre park in the heart of downtown.

Located on the south side of downtown at 301 Givens Street, it’s only two blocks from South Main Street (Hwy. 75) and will be easily accessible from Lynn and Brevard.

On October 29, 2021, Waxhaw broke ground on a new downtown park. The cere-

mony was attended by Town of Waxhaw officials, directors, managers and members of the community. It kicked-off the start of Phase 1 which will include clearing/grading, utilities, drives and parking.

The new downtown park has been identified as a top priority in the towns Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

CIPs are very common in local government. They are plans that account for long-range infrastructure and equipment needs to serve and maintain public

needs adequately. Waxhaw will utilize a five-year CIP. This plan will be re-evaluated and readopted on an annual basis along with the operating budget.

The park is expected to open in 2023 and will provide recreation, greenways, picnic pods, outdoor fitness equipment, and nature-themed playgrounds.

The Parks and Recreation Department will provide educational and family events as well as health and wellness activities at the new park.

AMENITIES

__________________________ Outdoor Fitness Equipment __________________________ Interactive Water Feature __________________________ Interpretive Nature Playground __________________________ Sport Multi-Use Court __________________________ Bicycle Pump Track __________________________ Multi-Purpose Event Pavilion __________________________ Amphitheater / Stage __________________________ Picnic / Gathering Pods __________________________ Open Greenspace __________________________ Walking Paths __________________________ Art Sculpture __________________________ Public Restrooms __________________________

TIMELINE Phase 1 Scheduled to start in 2022 Winter / Spring Phase 2 2022 Summer / Fall Opening 2023 Spring / Summer Buy a brick, leave a Legacy.

Preserve your family name, honor the memory of a loved one, recognize your business, or give a lasting gift to someone special by purchasing a commemorative brick. The bricks will be placed at the end of the promenade where you will meet with the signature public art sculpture. The brick proceeds will provide support for the signature Public Art Project and future amenities for the new Downtown Park.

4” x 8” Brick - $100 8” x 8” Brick - $200 4” x 4” Brick Replica - $25 For more Information about the new downtown park visit: www.waxhaw.com/government/departments/parks-andrecreation/downtown-park 20

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Greenways & Trails Greenways and trails are natural or landscaped corridors for pedestrian or bicycle passage and a connector linking parks, nature reserves, cultural features, or historic sites. Waxhaw is home to the Carolina Thread Trail's signature CrossState Suspension Bridge. Planned soon is a future connection from the H.C. Nesbit Park to the back of the Town Creek Park trailhead that leads to the continuation of the Carolina Thread Trail through the Prescot community.

Suspension Bridge Waxhaw is home to the Carolina Thread Trail's signature Cross-State Suspension Bridge! This 170-foot long bridge crosses over 12 Mile Creek and connects North Carolina and South Carolina along the Carolina Thread Trail. You can reach this spectacular bridge with a 1/4 mile hike or bike ride from H.C. Nesbit Park, down the gravel road behind the traffic circle.

Trailhead begins at back of H.C. Nesbit Park ________________________________________

Cane Creek Park Spend a few hours or the whole day with nature at this hidden gem.

Situated on 1,050 acres of land, this is the largest recreation facility in the county and maintained by the Union County Parks and Recreation Department. Activities available to the public include hiking trails, bike trails, camp sites, boat rentals, beach and swimming area, volleyball courts, and a miniature golf course. The 350-acre lake, is home to some of the best largemouth bass fishing in the state as well as bluegill, crappie, and catfish.

5213 Harkey Road | Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-3919 | www.co.union.nc.us ________________________________________

Andrew Jackson State Park Located just south of Waxhaw, in Lancaster County, SC, this state park is dedicated to the U.S. President, Andrew Jackson. With 360 acres, there is a combination of history, art and family fun. You can fish or rent a paddle boats for a fun-filled day on the small lake.

Other park amenities include nature trails, campground, picnic facilities, replica of a late 18th-century one-room schoolhouse, and an amphitheatre.

The museum is highly educational with hands-on activities.

196 Andrew Jackson Park Road | Lancaster, SC 29720 803-285-3344 | www.southcarolinaparks.com

We take individual responsibility to serving our clients while bringing the collective experience of our talented group of brokers to the table when it comes to serving you. As one of the areas oldest real estate companies, Farms & Estates Realty has become a trusted name in residential, commercial, and estate and land brokerage in Waxhaw and the surrounding areas.

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Waxhaw Farmers’ Market

Waxhaw Athletic Association The WAA is a non-profit, volunteer driven organization offering athletic instruction with both competitive/advanced levels & rec programs, camps, and clinics. Baseball, softball, soccer, basketball, flag football and cheerleading are offered. Young athletes can are taught to foster teamwork and emphasize good sportsmanship in a safe, supervised, competitive league structure.

This organization partners with the Town of Waxhaw as well as surrounding Union County schools to secure access to additional fields and facilities.

PO Box 441 | Waxhaw, NC 28173 | www.wxwathletics.org

5 STAR AGENT FOR 11 YEARS IN A ROW FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

Waxhaw & Union County Specialist

Located one mile from downtown Waxhaw, at 27283 Waxhaw Parkway, our site offers easy parking, spacious walkways, and opportunity for us to grow. We are farmers and artisan vendors proudly growing and making all our products locally. We come to the market to provide you fresh-from-the-farm goodness and unique crafting of hand-made foods and specialty items.

Meet family and friends for a cup of coffee or tea and numerous homemade breakfast items and baked goods. Enjoy seasonal children’s activities and local music as you spend time together relaxing on a bench or at a picnic table.

WFM’s most important feature is our dedicated growers. They bring healthy, farm-fresh, locally grown items - often picked 24 hours prior to coming to Market Day! Our local farmers include: vegetables, fruit, meat, seafood, eggs, mushrooms, fresh flowers and plants.

Our ‘straight-from-the-farm to your table’ farmers give our customers an opportunity to know where your food comes from and how it is grown. Come back to local, meet our growers, and begin your grocery shopping with quality fresh food.

WFM also offers a diverse array of specialty products.

Our local vendors create hand-made products such as personal care items, jams and jellies, oat-based products, soaps, candles, wood items, and more.

Our mission is to provide healthy, fresh, local food, foster direct relationships with farmers and customers, and to enhance quality of life in our local area by providing a common gathering location. Established in 2001, this will be our 21st year serving the community with a year-round market from April through December. We also offer a winter market, which is open every other Saturday from 10am-12pm.

For information, updates and our weekly newsletter go to www.waxhawfarmersmarket.org or follow us on Facebook.

Make the Waxhaw Farmers Market your Saturday destination. Come Back to Local!

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Waxhaw Farmers’ Market YEAR-ROUND FARMERS’ MARKET Located at 27290 Waxhaw Parkway | Waxhaw, NC 28173 waxhawfarmersmarket.org

Waxhaw’s Main Street Is Nationally Accredited As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, the Waxhaw Main Street Program is recognized as a leading program among the national network of communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by the National Main Street Center. Waxhaw was designated as a Small Town Main Street Community in 2009 by the North Carolina Department of Commerce and joined a growing number of North Carolina communities focused on downtown revitalization. In 2015, Waxhaw graduated to the full Main Street Program designation.

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New Clients are welcome.

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LICENSE & REGISTRATION DMV Driver's License Office 3122 US 74 West, Monroe, NC 28110 ......................... 704-283-4264 NC Motor Vehicle License Plate Agency 622 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Suite E, Monroe, NC 28110 ..... 704-283-4113 • New residents are required to obtain a North Carolina driver's license within 60 days of establishing permanent residence.

• To apply, you must appear in person at one of the state’s driver license offices and take the required tests.

• If you have moved to the area from another North Carolina county, you have 60 days to get another license with your new address.

• New residents must also register their vehicle(s) before the reciprocity agreement between North Carolina and your former state expires (usually 30 days).

• To register your vehicle, you must apply in person at a license plate agency and present your title and a valid registration card from your former state.

• You must also obtain a vehicle safety inspection within 10 days of receiving your NC License Plate. Annual inspection required.

For more information go to: www.ncdot.org/DMV

VOTER REGISTRATION GET READY TO IMPACT THE WORLD

316-B Windsor St. E | Monroe, NC 28112 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1106 | Monroe, NC 28111 704-283-3809 | Fax: 704-282-1083 www.co.union.nc.us Questions about: Campaign Finance ................................. 704-283-3710 Voter Registration .................................. 704-283-3633 Absentee Voting ..................................... 704-283-3864 All Other Questions ................................ 704-283-3809

Union County Entrepreneurs helps foster entrepreneurial and economic development in the community by providing office space, business services support, peer coaching and a network of professional advisors.

Services Offered • Business Mailing Address • Office Space with WiFi and Printers • One-On-One Peer Coaching • Online Member Network

New residents may register to vote at the Union County Courthouse, North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (if conducting other transaction), any town hall, library branch, post office or high school in Union County.

You can also register online. at www.co.union.nc.us

POST OFFICE

Want to get involved? Become a member?

Explore our website or stop by to tour our facility.

5910 Waxhaw Hwy Mineral Springs, NC 28108 704-219-8765 UnionCountyEntrepreneurs.com 24

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HEALTHCARE the wide variety of medical professionals here. And what might not be available within the town limits, can be found just minutes away.

Live well Waxhaw Being healthy is one of life’s greatest blessings, and for residents and businesses in Waxhaw, access to great care close to home is a true benefit of living and working in such an outstanding community. From the many specialists and subspecialists who practice in town to state-of-the-art technology used to diagnose and treat those in need, Waxhaw is leading the way to better health.

The medical community has grown substantially in recent years in response to the community’s needs. There’s no need to travel out of the community when everything from a scraped knee to chiropractic care can be treated by

Atrium Health Waxhaw operates as an extension of Atrium Health Union in Monroe, with advanced diagnostic imaging, board-certified emergency physicians and a helicopter pad for high-level trauma patients. When emergency medical needs arise, Atrium Health Waxhaw Emergency Department is available 24 hours a day and is easily accessible on Providence Road (Hwy. 16). A friendly and knowledgeable staff work diligently, around the clock, to keep the Emergency Department running smoothly and efficiently. Atrium Health Waxhaw is home to several physician groups, including specialists in internal medicine, women’s health and pediatrics. On-site medical practices include Medical Group of Waxhaw, Charlotte Medical Clinic, Women’s Care Union OB/GYN, General Surgical Union, Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine, and Levine Children’s Pediatrics.

Also available and dedicated to the overall health and well-being of Waxhaw and its surrounding area is Novant Health. Numerous facilities,

THANK YOU WAXHAW, FOR TRUSTING OUR SERVICE FOR OVER 10 YEARS!

Dr. Robert Mazal, Chiropractic Physician • Dr. Kyle Jones, Clinic Director • Dr. Juan Gloria, Chiropractic Physician

105A Waxhaw Professional Park Dr. Waxhaw, NC 28173

704.243.1010

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advanced medical treatments and procedures, and highly qualified staff have distinguished Novant Health as a healthcare leader for the residents of the southern piedmont region of North Carolina.

Carolinas Chiropractic and Spinal Rehab is committed to improving your health and maintaining the lifestyle you enjoy. Dr. Kyle Jones, Dr. Juan Gloria, and Dr. Robert Mazel along with the rest of the friendly team are committed to providing chiropractic solutions to address your needs. Finding the true cause of the problem instead of just merely treating symptoms is their focus. High-quality, personally tailored and affordable pain management and chiropractic care that is specifically targeted to your wellness needs by using highly-effective techniques and services in a state-of-the-art facility.

For all of your family vision needs, Waxhaw Family Vision Care strives to provide the highest quality of eye care and eyewear in Waxhaw and the surrounding area. Dr. Robert Cureton and Dr. Steven Cress, as well as the entire staff, are dedicated to providing you and your family a lifetime of exceptional vision care in a professional and friendly environment. They take pride in offering a full range of services for both contact lenses and eyeglasses, from thorough eye health examinations with diagnostic equipment to treatments of eye diseases, conditions or problems. You can also be assured of the latest advances in eyewear technology, with the highest quality materials and products for all types of vision correction.

Dr. Wesley Robinson, Dr. J. Dane Kovach, and Dr. Alexander Edelmann at Robinson Orthodontics are committed to providing a wide variety of orthodontic needs. Treatment options range from traditional, time-proven appliances to the latest innovative orthodontic advancements. They provide efficient, comprehensive orthodontic care for patients of all ages, including children, teens and adults! With offices located in Waxhaw and Mint Hill they are creating beautiful, confident smiles for their patients.

These are just a small listing of the available healthcare facilities and services located in the community.

EDUCATION UNION COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 500 N. Main Street Suite 700 Monroe, NC 28112 Phone: 704-283-3733 www.ucps.k12.nc.us _______________________

Elementary Schools Kensington Elementary 8701 Kensington Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-290-1500 www.kees.ucps.k12.nc.us New Town Elementary 1100 Waxhaw-Indian Trail Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-290-1525 www.newtown.ucps.k12.nc.us Rea View Elementary 320 Reid Dairy Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-290-1524 www.reaview.ucps.k12.nc.us Sandy Ridge Elementary 10101 Waxhaw Manor Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-290-1505 www.sres.ucps.k12.nc.us

Waxhaw Elementary 1101 Old Providence Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-290-1590 www.ucps.k12.nc.us Western Union Elementary 4111 Western Union School Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704- 843-2153 www.wues.ucps.k12.nc.us

Middle Schools Cuthbertson Middle 1520 Cuthbertson Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-296-0107 www.cms.ucps.k12.nc.us Marvin Ridge Middle 2831 Crane Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-290-1510 www.mrms.ucps.k12.nc.us Parkwood Middle 3219 Parkwood School Road Monroe, NC 28112 Phone: 704-764-2910 www.pwms.ucps.k12.nc.us South Providence Middle 500 South Providence Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-290-1580 www.sps.ucps.k12.nc.us

High Schools Cuthbertson High 1400 Cuthbertson Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-296-0105 www.chs.ucps.k12.nc.us Marvin Ridge High 2825 Crane Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-290-1520 www.mrhs.ucps.k12.nc.us Parkwood High 3220 Parkwood School Road Monroe, NC 28112 Phone: 704-764-2900 www.pwhs.ucps.k12.nc.us

Alternative Schools South Providence 500 S. Providence Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-290-1580 www.ucps.k12.nc.us

Charter Schools Apprentice Academy High School of North Carolina 2505 Weddington Road Monroe, NC 28110 ph: 980-313-4787 www.aahsnc.org

Union Academy Main Campus 675 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Monroe, NC 28110 Professional Center 3828 Old Charlotte Highway Monroe, NC 28110 Phone: 704-238-8883 Pre-K: 704-283-0403 www.unionacademy.org Union Day School 3000 Tilley Morris Road Weddington, NC 28104 Phone: 704-256-1494 www.uniondayschool.com

Private Schools Marvin Academy K-12 1525 Crane Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-256-3060 www.marvinacademy.org Omni Montessori School Grades 7-9 7118 McWhorter Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-843-3335 www.omni-montessori.org

Thales Academy Waxhaw K-6 8012 New Town Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Phone: 704-256-5370 www.thalesacademy.org

Higher Education Central Piedmont Community College Levine Campus 2800 Campus Ridge Road Matthews, NC 28105 Phone: 704-330-4200 www.cpcc.edu South Piedmont Community College Charlotte Highway Campus 4209 Old Charlotte Hwy. Monroe, NC 28110 Phone: 704-290-5100 www.spcc.edu Wingate University 220 N. Camden Street Wingate, NC 28174 Phone: 1-800-755-5550 www.wingate.edu

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ANIMALCARE Waxhaw Animal Control 3620 Providence Rd. South | Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-0353, Ext. 268 | www.waxhaw.com/128/Animal-Control Animal Control Officer - Michael Scarfone 704-843-0353 ext. 268 | police@waxhaw.com

Apply for a License

All dogs, over the age of 4 months, within the vicinity of Waxhaw are required to be licensed by the town on an annual basis. Upon licensing an animal, the owner must show proof that the animal is current on rabies vaccinations and proof of spay or neuter is also required, if applicable.

Your dog’s metal license tag is permanently assigned, and should be worn on the collar at all times. When renewing your dog’s license in 2022, you will not receive a new metal license tag unless a replacement tag is specifically ordered at time of renewal. Replacement tags are $4.20. The yearly license date is from July to June of the following year.

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Union County Animal Services 3340 Presson Road | Monroe, NC 28112 Animal Service: 704-283-2308 | Animal Adoption: 704-283-8303 https://unioncountysheriffsoffice.com/animal-services

Adopt

To adopt a pet from Union County Animal Services, please visit the shelter during our hours of operation.

Monday through Friday 1:00pm - 5:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 3:00pm | Closed Sunday Visit with the animals, spend time with the animal you are interested in, making sure they are the right fit for your family.

Once you are ready to adopt, we do same day adoptions.

You will need your driver’s license and $85.00 cash, Visa or MasterCard.

You will sign a contract stating the animal will be spayed or neutered within 6 months of adopting, if not already completed. The $85.00 includes a well check and spay or neuter at one of our approved vet offices, along with the first round of shots already given.

Lost and Found Pets

Report lost or found pets to Union County Animal Services at 704-283-2308 or email ucadopt@unioncountync.gov.

Please include a picture of the pet when emailing with a full description, area lost/found and date the animal went missing or was found.

Fear Free Animal Hospital Design [ Dr. Susan Bonilla, MS, CVA, CCRP, CACP ]

You may have recently heard the term Fear Free from a friend or seen it advertised. Founded in 2016 by Dr. Marty Becker, it comprises a group of different veterinarian professionals and pet experts gathered together for the single purpose of preventing and alleviating fear, anxiety, and stress in pets by inspiring and educating the veterinary professionals and people who care for them. Since its inception, over 30,000 veterinary and pet professionals have committed to becoming Fear Free certified.

In 2019, Passionate Paws Animal Hospital proudly joined an elite group of practices to attain the honored distinction of becoming a Fear Free Certified Practice. This certification means that all our doctors and team members on staff, including our groomers, are all individually trained as Fear Free professionals. Being Fear Free certified validates much of what we have already practiced since opening over four years ago. Fear Free certified practices will have successfully implemented Fear Free into all aspects of their business: culture and leadership, client education, staff training, the facility, and most importantly, patient visits.

My husband and I built our hospital for pet parents because we are pet parents and so is everyone on our team. We set out to create a unique experience for both pets and pet parents that put your furbaby at the center, promoted and delivered a Fear Free experience, provided integrative pet healthcare, and partnered with you as the primary caregiver in developing customized treatment plans. When we started our design, we knew nothing of the Fear Free program, we just knew there had to be a better experience for pets and pet parents than the traditional vet visit so many of us have experienced in the past.

A visit to the vet should be pleasant and fun, not stressful and fearful. In order to do this we completely reinvented the look, feel, and even smell that has long been associated with a typical animal hospital. But, we didn’t stop at design. We also reexamined our approach to patient care and pet parent service to ensure a calm, pleasant, and fun experience for pets and pet parents alike.

At Passionate Paws, we strive to make every patient visit a Fear Free experience as every team member wants your pet to be happy when he or she walks through the door of our animal hospital.

Free Free doesn’t mean that your pet will never experience anything uncomfortable at our hospital—he or she may be injured or ill, after all—but it does mean that we make every effort to reduce any fear, anxiety, and stress related to examinations, procedures, and grooming. Here are a few of the ways we help your pet stay comfortable and relaxed from arrival to departure.

When you first arrive at our hospital your senses and your pet’s will be greeted with pleasing smells from our aromatherapy diffuser, designed to calm and relieve anxiety. No hospital should smell like an animal hospital, and ours never does. To ease our patients even more, we have designed our waiting area to be species specific, with cats and dogs on opposite sides. Taking it one step further, we built a cat-only exam room (no dogs allowed) to provide an added layer of calmness for our feline friends. For those dogs that are a bit more nervous, we can bring you right away into our side door that leads directly into an exam room.

For our anxious cats, we can bring them directly into the cat-only exam room upon arrival.

Upon entering the exam room, you and your pet will notice that performing exams on a cold, slick table are a thing of the past.

For our dog patients, we provide comfortable bedding on the floor, where our medical team conducts the majority of their examina-

It has always been important to us to make your pet’s veterinary visit as pleasant as possible.

tions and procedures. For our cat patients, we offer a cat tree as well as warm bedding to perform the majority of the examinations and procedures. Each room is equipped with natural pheromone diffusers that emit calming substances into the air that are specific to dogs and cats, and play species-specific music bioacoustically engineered to calm your pet (and maybe even you.)

These examples and more await each and everyone of our patients and pet parents at Passionate Paws, providing a very unique one-of-a-kind experience. Our hospital becoming a Fear Free Certified Practice is just the natural progression from what my husband and I envisioned from the start. We are so excited to continue to improve the experience for our existing pets and pet parents and for those that are still to come.

Dr. Susan Bonilla is the owner of the award-winning Passionate Paws Animal Hospital in Waxhaw and our new location in Matthews/Weddington, offering traditional and complementary treatment options such as acupuncture, chiropractic, and physical therapy. Full-service grooming is also available at Waxhaw. You can reach her at 704-256-7576 or e-mail at Hello@PassionatePaws.Vet

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WORSHIP The worship options for citizens of Waxhaw are as varied as the people who compose the community. Area churches offer a variety of worship opportunities and you can choose from numerous denominations.

Bethlehem United Methodist Church

Blessed Hope Baptist Church

First Baptist Church

5017 Waxhaw-Marvin Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173

First United Presbyterian

9713 Lancaster Hwy. Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-4924

Five Stones Church

6401 Howie Mine Church Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-4228

Forest Hill Waxhaw

9112 Lancaster Hwy. Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-243-1159

Gentle Shepherd Assembly of God

701 E. Main Street (Hwy. 75) Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-5251

Bonds Grove United Methodist Church

8215 Bonds Grove Church Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-5231

Center Grove Freewill Baptist Church

416 W. North Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-7411

Banks Presbyterian Church

10012 New Town Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-6705

Gospel Way Baptist Church

7310 Tirzah Church Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-0664

5017 Waxhaw-Marvin Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-567-2128

3607 Andrew Jackson Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-2553

Amazing Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church

Faith Soldiers Word Ministries

5300 Nesbit Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-764-3602

600 Northwest Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-243-2431

Ebenezer AME Zion Church

6308 Providence Road South Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-5992

Faith Community Church

701 Howie Mine Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-2085

348 Providence S. Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-846-6770 7700 Waxhaw Hwy. Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-4774

1117 Cuthbertson Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-243-0655 8120 Kensington Dr. Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-716-8700

3512 Providence Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-0938

Grace Presbyterian Church Hermon Baptist Church

Howie Baptist Church

4013 New Town Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-283-6419

Immanuel Baptist Church

6712 Sims Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-5100

King Memorial Baptist Church

Liberty Hill Baptist Church

520 Billy Howey Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-5906

Little Zion AME Zion Church

Marvin AME Zion Church

1525 Crane Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-3611

Marvin United Methodist Church

Oak Grove Baptist Church

Piney Grove Baptist Church

Providence Road South Church

3606 Providence Road South Waxhaw, NC 28173

Real Life

216 W. North Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-243-7120

Rehobeth Presbyterian Church

5919 Rehobeth Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-243-1299

St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church

8515 Rea Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-243-3523

St. Matthew Catholic Church

South Campus 4116 Waxhaw Marvin Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-543-7677

Tirzah Presbyterian Church

9914 New Town Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-243-4293

7507 Tirzah Church Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-2893

Mary Elizabeth Baptist

Union United Methodist Church

5007 Tom Starnes Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-0888

Mighty Fortress Church

6012 Brady Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-243-1470

Mineral Springs United Methodist Church

5915 Old Waxhaw-Monroe Road Monroe, NC 28112 704-843-5905

Mt. Nebo Baptist Church

700 Miller Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-4122

Mt. Pigsah Baptist Church

6315 New Town Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-1603

Walkersville Presbyterian

6204 Brady Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-3612

Waxhaw Baptist Church

8213 Old Waxhaw-Monroe Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-4822

Waxhaw Bible Church

6810 Pleasant Grove Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-4514

Waxhaw Presbyterian

NC Hwy. 16 Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-4530

8100 Old Waxhaw-Monroe Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-5577

New Living Word Discipleship and Worship Center

Waxhaw United Methodist Church

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New Unity AME Zion Church

7709 Providence Road South Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-3835

3820 New Town Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-292-1536

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New Town Road Community Church

7513 Broomes Old Mill Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-3610

200 McDonald Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-3931

ORGANIZATIONS & GROUPS Name

Address

Phone Number

Website

American Legion Post 208

801 E. South Main Street, Waxhaw, NC 28173

704-243-0600

www.legion.org

Cane Creek Cruisers

6204 Brady Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173

603-327-7301

http://metrolinadancers.org/cane-creek-cruisers/

Carolina Regional Mustang Club

P.O. Box 481883, Charlotte, NC 28269

704-572-0006

www.ponytales.org

Common Heart

P.O. Box 2761, Indian Trail, NC 28079

704-218-9060

https://commonheart.org

Masonic Lodge 562

120 W. North Main Street, Waxhaw 28173

704-843-5537

https://562-nc.ourlodgepage.com

Project 2 Heal

7008 Providence Rd. South, Waxhaw, NC 28173

704-256-4056

www.project2heal.org

Rotary Club of Waxhaw-Weddington

PO Box 754, Waxhaw, NC 28173

704-607-2953

www.waxwedrotaryclub.org

Turning Point of Union County

PO Box 952, Monroe, NC 28111

704-283-9150 704-283-7233 / Hotline

https://turningpointnc.org

Union County Chamber of Commerce

903 Skyway Drive, Monroe, NC 28110

704-289-4567

www.unioncountycoc.com

Union County Community Arts

120 North Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112

704-283-2784

www.unionarts.org

Union County Education Foundation

PO Box 909, Monroe, NC 28111

704-296-0725

www.ucedfoundation.org

Union County Habitat for Humanity

2520 W. Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe, NC 28110

704-289-6067

www.unionhabitat.org

United Way of Central Carolinas

102 E. Franklin Street, Monroe, NC 28112

704-283-1537

www.uwcentralcarolinas.org

803-431-6453

www.waxhawartscouncil.org

Waxhaw Arts Council Waxhaw Athletic Association

PO Box 441, Waxhaw, NC 28173

704-844-2241

www.wxwathletics.org

Waxhaw Business Association

PO Box 540, Waxhaw NC 28173

704-665-0487

www.waxhawba.com

Waxhaw Italian Irish Club

Waxhaw, NC 28173

Waxhaw Line Dance Club

Waxhaw, NC 28173

Waxhaw Lions Club

PO Box 512, Waxhaw, NC 28173

Waxhaw Police Exporers

3620 Providence Rd. South, Waxhaw, NC 28173

704-843-0353

www.waxhaw.com/133/Explorers-Programs

Waxhaw Woman’s Club

200 E South Main Street, Waxhaw, NC 28173

704-843-9733

https://waxhawwomansclub.org

www.facebook.com/WaxhawItalianIrishClub 704-559-9808

www.waxhawlinedancers.com https://waxhawlionsclub.org

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Waxhaw Business Association M E M B E R D I R E C TO RY n Maroon Color Indicates Participating Advertiser In This Publication [Arranged in alphabetical order]

Ace Hardware - Waxhaw 3927 Providence Road S Waxhaw NC 28173 704-843-4760 www.acehardware.com Art Box Ceramics & Canvas 310 East South Main St Waxhaw NC 28173 704-962-0913 www.artboxceramics.com Assembly Master, LLC 15080 Idlewild Road Matthews NC 28104 704-579-2505 www.assemblymasternc.com Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group 102 D Suite 300, Waxhaw Professional Park Dr Waxhaw NC 28173 704-778-6205 www.atlanticbay.com/tonyg/ Between The Data Waxhaw NC 716-467-2739 www.betweenthedata.com City of Monroe 201 E. Windsor Street Monroe NC 28112 (704) 282-4511 www.monroenc.org Cross Country Appraisal, LLC 3704 Banyan Way Waxhaw NC 28173 704-635-9534 www.crosscountryappraisal.com Cybertary 2008 Trace Creek Drive Waxhaw NC 28173 704-256-4717 https://charlotte.cybertary.com DCR Inspections 1905 Riverbank Road Waxhaw NC 28173 704-364-6289 www.dcrinspections.com Dreamchasers Brewery 1201 Beckford Glen Dr. Waxhaw NC 28173 704-507-7773 www.dreamchasersbrewery.com 32

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DSSR Payment Solutions Weddington NC 833-377-7010 https://dssrpaymentsolutions.com Elizabeth McFadden MEI Publishing, Inc. Elizabeth McFadden 917-566-3471 www.meipublishing.com EWC Consulting College Counseling 2824 Bevis Lane Waxhaw NC 28173 704-408-5714 www.ncewc.com George R McGough CPA PLLC P.O. Box 397 Waxhaw NC 28173 704-400-3979 https://mcgoughcpa.com Jackbaum Group 1409 Brooksland Place Waxhaw NC 28173 512-850-7383 www.jackbaumgroup.com Jen Stevenson Payroll LLC 1015 Brooksland Place Waxhaw NC 28173 540-420-1106 www.jenstevensonpayroll.com Jimmy Grappone, Rinehart Realty 526 N. Broome Street Waxhaw NC 28173 704-313-8514 https://jimmy.rinehartrealty.com JumpStart Ministries 7814 Hollow Oaks Lane Waxhaw NC 28173 760-738-6064 www.jumpstartministries.com Kinterra Group LLC 7708 Farmbrook Drive Waxhaw NC 28173 704-843-4860 www.kinterra.net

Library Association of Waxhaw PO Box 1444 Waxhaw NC 28173 704-843-2665 https://libraryassociationofwaxhaw.org Magnolia Home Solutions 704-779-7233 Mane Street Horse & Pet 7915 Lancaster Hwy. PO Box 660 Waxhaw NC 28173 704-243-3011 https://manestreethorseandpet.com Mario's Italian Restaurant 2945 Matthews-Weddington Rd Matthews, NC 28104 704-847-4884 www.eatmariospizza.com Marnie Carter - Atlantic Bay 102 D Suite 300 Waxhaw Professional Park Drive Waxhaw NC 28173 704-363-1063 www.atlanticbay.com/marnieca rter/ Marvin-Waxhaw Sports Monthly 11409 Bloomfield Drive Charlotte NC 28277 708-646-7496 www.bestversionmedia.com Michael Finn, CFP®, ChFC® Financial Planner 13777 Corporate Place Suite 550 Charlotte NC 28277 704-643-0152 www.capfs.com/team/michaelfinn-cfp-chfc MillBridge Dentistry 3614 Providence Rd S Suite 103 Waxhaw, NC 28273 704-665-7887 https://millbridgedentistry.com

North Carolina Farm Bureau 106 Matthews-Indian Trail Indian Trail NC 28079 704-821-7110 www.ncfbins.com/indian-trail Patricia P. Belcourt, CPA, PA PO Box 557 Waxhaw NC 28173 704-843-2901 www.pbelcourtcpa.com Rinehart Realty 526 N Broome Street Waxhaw NC 28173 704-499-9999 www.jamieleggett.com SCORE Charlotte 6302 Fairview Rd, Suite 300 Charlotte NC 28210 704-344-6576 www.charlotte.score.org Sharp Business Systems 4404 Stuart Andrew Blvd Charlotte NC 28217 704-672-3091 www.sharp-sbs.com Snap Fitness Waxhaw 3913 Providence Road S Waxhaw NC 28173 704-243-2935 www.snapfitness.com/us/gyms /waxhaw-nc Tangles Knitting on Main 200 W North Main Street Waxhaw NC 28173 704-243-7150 www.tanglesonmain.net The Bishop Mortgage Team @ Movement Mortgage 7043 Hamilton Mill Drive Waxhaw NC 28173 704-619-8320 http://thebishopmortgageteam.com The Exercise Coach 1526 Providence Road S Suite 160 Waxhaw NC 28173 704-271-9550 https://exercisecoach.com/ waxhaw/

Town of Waxhaw PO Box 6 1150 N. Broome Street Waxhaw NC 28173 704-843-2195 www.waxhaw.com Turning Point PO Box 952 Monroe NC 28111 704-283-1507 https://turningpointnc.org Union County Chamber of Commerce 903 Skyway Dr Monroe NC 28110 704-289-4567 www.unioncountycoc.com Union County Ed. Foundation PO Box 909 Monroe NC 28111 704-296-0725 www.ucedfoundation.org Waxhaw Escape 3901 Providence Rd S Waxhaw NC 28173 704-256-1378 http://waxhawescape.com Waxhaw Farmers' Market 27283 Waxhaw Parkway (Behind Mavis Tire) Waxhaw NC 28173 704-577-7763 www.waxhawfarmersmarket.org Every effort has been made to insure accuracy of this list at the time of printing.

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